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Ghost
Just thinking about this song gives me goosebumps. Badflower became one of my favorite bands after hearing this song, just because of the rawness and absolute power that was put into this song. And after hearing this incredible piece of music, I had to listen to the rest of their album, OK, I'm Sick, and I fell in love with that.
By g. whiles6 years ago in Beat
I Think I’m Okay
June 6, 2019, the day my favorite musical artist, Machine Gun Kelly, released his song “I Think I’m Okay”, featuring Yungblud and Travis Barker. Less than a year later, I never would have imagined that one song could hold so many fond memories in such a short time frame. I am grateful to say this song unlocked a door for me towards an amazing artist I hadn’t took notice to prior to the release. Yungblud is currently my other favorite artist and his off the wall lyrics have inspired me through some difficult moments. The premise behind the song itself is that despite life continuously aiming to knock you down, in the long-run, everything turns out okay. The line, “I think that something's fucking wrong with me.” acknowledges we all possess impurities, flaws, self-doubt, weaknesses, and so on. Often I feel as though I’m not worth enough, or that I’m less than others, and my whole life I’ve struggled with fitting in and the desire of being enough and being accepted as an individual. This passage tells me and everyone else listening who feels similarly, that we aren’t secluded and others carry the same experiences. “I can taste it on my tongue, I can tell that something's wrong but I guess it's just my life and I can take it if I wanna”, this verse is proclaiming that if you aren’t happy with your life or where you are in life, you can take it back, change it, transform it, you can write your own destiny, and essentially manifest your future. Last summer, I had a small group of three. Every week we’d get together, usually we drove around for hours listening to music. We always ended up listening to this at some point during the night. One of the main memories I have attached to this song, is the three of us were driving down the main street in our town, blaring this song in the car, singing at the top of our lungs. I remember feeling content with life for a few moments, like nothing take our friendship away, like everything in life was okay. A few months later, I receive a call that flipped my world upside down- our trio no longer exists. We lost one to suicide, no one expected it and nothing’s been the same since. At the end of the song Yungblud writes his verse, “You'll find me alone at midnight. Inside my mind, tryna get things right. They want to keep you calling, so you don't wake in the morning.” This verse is recognizing the depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, etc. that so many people have to go through. Although it is a sensitive topic, I think it needs to be addressed more publicly so others know they’re not alone, so we can develop a safe space and community where people don’t have to be afraid to express their emotions. Every time I listen to that verse, I think of him and our trio and I’m instantly pulled back into all the memories we had, the good and the bad. The song is a timestamp for the summer ‘19; the summer I spent with two of my favorite people. In conclusions, at the beginning of the song, the artist is singing about his problems such as paranoia, substance abuse, unintentionally abruptly ending close relationships, towards the end, they go on writing about depression, and to wrap up the title being ”I Think I'm Okay” is stating, despite the downfalls, my story continues. I personally think everyone can relate to the story to some extent, which is why it's helped so many people. Music is therapy.
By J. Haley6 years ago in Beat
Oh, Argentina!
I've been in love with Tokyo Police Club for well over a decade now, but Forcefield is still one of my absolute favourite records they've ever made. The Spring 2014 release of this collection of joyful noises was timed perfectly with my first trip to the UK, my acceptance to my chosen University program, my escape from a toxic relationship and subsequently re-uniting with my high school sweetheart (now husband), and just overall upswing of my life pendulum. So, I guess what I'm saying is, this album and it's completely coincidental release date now has such strong ties to an amazing year in my life that it could never do wrong and now basically never be topped by anything else. Sorry, other music. You just can't.
By Hannah B6 years ago in Beat
5 Songs for your Soul
Music is an essential need for our everyday activities. I've been expanding my interests in other songs, not looking at the beat, but at the lyrical content to understand the song. Amidst my search in new songs, with a mature understanding to what the artist has been conveying through a clear focus. I've found the songs to share that have gotten me through some dark times to heal my soul during rough patches of my life. If you are going through a rough part in your life and need some peace through music. I hope this list helps.
By Samantha Parrish6 years ago in Beat
'Haven't Met You Yet' By Michael Bublé Tells a Great Love Story
Michael Bublé is a 44-year-old Canadian-Italian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He loves singing, and I love listening to him no matter what he is singing. I believe I could listen to him even if he is just warming up with do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do. I have never missed any of his Christmas specials on television. I am disappointed when there isn't one.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Beat
Top 5 Underrated Lana Del Rey Songs
Lana Del Rey has rose to prominence for the musical styles of psychedelic sounds with a story of troubled pasts, a tragic love story, or toxic affections. Over the years she's bestowed her beautiful voice and creative songwriting in six albums from the last decade. In the release of Norman F**cking Rockwell, I’ve been revisiting the songs on her albums and found some of the songs that didn’t get the glamour treatment from this glamour sadcore singer.
By Samantha Parrish6 years ago in Beat
'My Girl' By The Temptations Is My Unforgettable Song
My Girl was written in 1964, the year after I graduated from high school. I was working in New York to save money to go to college the next year. I was at the age of innocence and after watching American Bandstand I had learned to evaluate a song by its beat, the words and how easy it is to dance to. My Girl by the Temptations had all those characteristics, and it became my go-to song when I wanted to feel good. Whenever I heard the words in the song, I pretended I was the girl the group was singing about.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Beat
good and beauty comes with ugliness
High for Hours by J Cole High for Hours reminds me of my humble beginnings. I was born in the Philippine where it's blessed with tropical islands, amazing food and culture. Although with everything that has good and beauty within, comes with ugliness. That for the Philippines is the corruption, violence and poverty that they experience. Australia has open opportunities that aren't accessible or open to the people in the Philippines. Example the public health care service. Which entitles Australian citizens in free access to health care services without paying. In countries like the USA, Syria, Philippines etc. the public has to pay for the full amounts of the fee of their medications or hospital admission fees.
By Merichel Sanchez6 years ago in Beat
Tunes to Get Grooving To (Part 17)
Hi all! Week 17 of Tunes to Get Grooving To is here and I’m ready to bring you five new tunes that you’ll definitely groove to. From bands to solo artists, this week has got the lot!
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
Lesbian Songs to Add to Your Playlist
Everyone wants to listen to music they can relate to; that we can listen to it and make it ours. This is especially so when it comes to songs about identity and love.
By Abi Risser6 years ago in Beat
J. Maurice aka Charlie Wilson
Are you a Hip Hop fan? If yes, then you’ve probably come across the name J’Maurice. He is an amazing male artist born in Kingston, New York. The remarkable and still unsigned artist began singing when he was only 14 years old.
By mysoundMusic6 years ago in Beat
“Outro: EGO” is the Best Thing of 2020 so far
We’re getting so much closer to the highly anticipated comeback of BTS, and the anticipation keeps getting stronger. The next teaser for their album, Map of the Soul: 7 has just been released and it features none other than the dynamic and energetic J-Hope. This song, "EGO", is labeled as the outro to round out RM’s intro, Persona, on their previous album, and Suga’s Shadow, which was released a few weeks ago. With a wildly different tone, EGO will be an explosive lead-in to the album’s release.
By Sam6 years ago in Beat